Chlorine Atoms React with Methane, CH₄ (G) + Cl(g) $\rightarrow$ HCl(g) + CH₃ (G)

question 83

Essay

Chlorine atoms react with methane, CH₄ (g) + Cl(g) $\rightarrow$ HCl(g) + CH₃ (g).The rate constant for the reaction is measured at 298, 303, 308, and 313 K.
A) Using the plot of ln k vs.1/T, calculate the activation energy and the frequency factor of the reaction.
B) Estimate the rate constant at 318 K using the Arrhenius equation.

• A) Using the plot of ln k vs.1/T, calculate the activation energy and the frequency factor of the reaction.
• B) Estimate the rate constant at 318 K using the Arrhenius equation.

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